Canada · British Columbia interior

Where to go when the air turns.

Prince George, Kamloops and the central interior — activity increasing late in the month. Each entry below was verified within the last week. Hours and activation windows shift during declared advisories — call ahead when possible.

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Evacuation reception
CN Centre — Emergency Reception
2187 Ospika Blvd S, Prince George, BC
Activated by EMCR during evacuation orders
Primary reception centre for northern BC evacuees.
Verified 2026-07-16
via EmergencyInfoBC
Cooling / clean-air center
Sandman Centre — Clean-Air Space
300 Lorne St, Kamloops, BC
Daily 10:00–20:00 during smoke advisories
Verified 2026-07-15
via City of Kamloops
Library
Prince George Public Library — Bob Harkins Branch
887 Dominion St, Prince George, BC
Mon–Thu 10:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00
Verified 2026-07-14
via pgpl.ca
Health guidance
Northern Health — Air Quality Info Line
600–299 Victoria St, Prince George, BC
8-1-1 HealthLink BC · 24/7
Verified 2026-07-17
via northernhealth.ca
Homelessness support
Association Advocating for Women & Children — Shelter
1084 4th Ave, Prince George, BC
24/7 intake
Verified 2026-07-15
via aawac.org

Where to go when the air turns.

CN Centre — Emergency Reception

Sandman Centre — Clean-Air Space

Prince George Public Library — Bob Harkins Branch

Northern Health — Air Quality Info Line

Association Advocating for Women & Children — Shelter